Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Secondary and tertiary industries

Secondary and tertiary industries — practice question

Refer to Fig. 9, the map of southern Pakistan. Its key indicates the international boundary, provincial boundary and river. Fig. 9 also has the labels A, B, C and D.
(a(i))[3]

Using the map, give the names of: • Line of longitude A • River B • City C

(a(ii))[4]

Describe the advantages of placing an industrial estate at D.

(b(i))[1]

How would you define Export Processing Zones (EPZs)?

(b(ii))[3]

Describe the characteristics of an EPZ.

(c(i))[1]

How many additional people were using the internet in 2012 than in 2007?

(c(ii)A)[1]

State one difference between the number of internet users and the number of telephone lines during 2007 to 2012.

(c(ii)B)[1]

Suggest one cause for the change in the number of telephone lines over the same period.

(c(iii))[5]

What difficulties could arise in extending Information Technology (IT) across Pakistan?

(d)[6]

Read these two views on how Pakistan's high unemployment rate might be reduced. View A says: "Unemployment levels are best reduced by increasing training opportunities in agriculture and other primary sector jobs." View B says: "Unemployment is more likely to be reduced by providing education in skills for the manufacturing and service industries." Which view do you agree with more? Support your answer with reasons and refer to examples you have studied.

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